About the book:  Gabrielle Fairbanks has nearly lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was when she married her husband fifteen years ago. But when the couple moves to Chicago to accommodate Philip’s business ambitions, Gabby finds the chance to make herself useful. It’s there she meets the women of Manna House Women’s Shelter; they need a Program Director-and she has a degree in social work. She’s in her element, feeling God’s call on her life at last, even though Philip doesn’t like the changes he sees in her. But things get rough when Philip gives Gabby an ultimatum: quit her job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of their sons. Gabby must take refuge, as in the song they sing at Sunday night worship: “Where do I go when there’s no one else to turn to? . . . I go to the Rock I know that’s able, I go to the Rock.”

My Review:  I have read and own all of the Yada Yada Prayer Group books and love them.  When I found out Neta had written her last book in that series, I was disappointed, but then she came out with this new series, “Yada Yada House of Hope.”  I couldn’t wait to read Where Do I Go? and I wasn’t disappointed!  The characters are people you know and very believable.  I found myself wishing over and over I could talk to Gabby Fairbanks (the main character) and either yell at her or encourage her.  I liked Gabby, she was trying to find her place in a new city (Chicago) and in life itself.  Her husband is very controlling and frustrating her every effort.  This book definitely brought out emotions in me!  I laughed, I cried, and I became angry.

I think the main reason I love these books is the characters.  I’d love to be part of a multicultural prayer group.  The characters are flawed but attempting to live out their faith in the nitty gritty of everyday life. I feel encouraged and ready to go on after I’ve read.  Speaking of reading, I finished this 300+ page book in record time – two sittings.

I believe this book would appeal to women of all ages.  The main character has middle-school aged children.   I’m pretty sure my younger (than I am and the main character) daughters would enjoy this as well as women 50+. There is a companion book about the Yada Yada brothers written by Dave Jackson, Neta’s husband.  I haven’t read this yet, but want to.